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Acute Otitis Media

耳鼻喉科

Common symptoms

耳痛、发烧、耳后疼痛、驻站医

The pathology of disease

Acute otitis media is acute infection of the middle ear, common in young children, presenting with otalgia, fever, irritability, and a bulging erythematous tympanic membrane. Treatment: pain control (paracetamol/ibuprofen); oral antibiotics (amoxicillin) for severe/bilateral/under-2 or if worsening; watchful waiting for 48-72 h in mild older children; myringotomy if severe/complicated.

Common Symptoms

Otalgia; fever; irritability; bulging erythematous TM; young child

Causes and Pathogenesis

Eustachian-tube dysfunction after URI traps fluid, infected by respiratory bacteria.

Treatment

Pain control; amoxicillin for severe/bilateral/under-2; watchful waiting 48-72 h for mild

Preventive Measures

Pneumococcal/Hib vaccine; treat URI; avoid bottle-propping.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Pediatrics/Otolaryngology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.